The Wayro route from Zacualpan de Amilpas to Pinos is 383 miles (616 km), about 8 h 0 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 383 mi (616 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 0 min |
| Main roads, in order | MOR 17 → MEX-115 → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-49 → ZAC 291 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), San Luis Potosí (Level 2), Zacatecas (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving this route in a car with U.S. plates
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Required: this route is outside the zones where U.S.-registered cars can skip the temporary import permit (Baja California, Baja California Sur and part of Sonora) |
|---|---|
| Mexican auto insurance | Required for all vehicles: buy a Mexican policy before you drive |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Mexico travel information (updated August 11, 2026); permits are issued by Banjercito.
What the drive from Zacualpan de Amilpas to Pinos is like
MEX-57D (109 mi) and MEX-57 (107 mi) carry about 56% of the 383 miles. MEX-57D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-115, MEX-57, MEX-49 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 7 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Zacualpan de Amilpas to Pinos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Morelos |
| MOR 17 | 1–4 | 3 | Morelos |
| local roads | 4–28 | 24 | Morelos, State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 28–48 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 48–103 | 55 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 103–212 | 109 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 212–213 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 213–320 | 107 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 320–323 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-49 | 323–366 | 43 | San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 366–367 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| ZAC 291 | 367–381 | 14 | Zacatecas |
| local roads | 381–383 | 2 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 19 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 107 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 126 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 159 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 219 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 273 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 355 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Zacualpan de Amilpas and Pinos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 113)
- Nature and outdoors: Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 34), Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 68), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 74), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 299)
- Museums and history: Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 204), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 320), Museo del Virreinato (mile 320)
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, also called Izta-Popo Zoquiapan, protects the land around Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, Mexico's second- and third-highest peaks, where the states of México, Puebla and Morelos meet.
Cerro de la Estrella National Park
Rising in eastern Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough, Cerro de la Estrella is where the Mexica lit the New Fire every 52 years; trails lead up to a pyramid-shaped site museum near the summit and to caves with traces of pre-Hispanic use.
Historic center of Mexico City
Built by the Spanish in the 16th century on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Centro Histórico holds the Metropolitan Cathedral, the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1987.
El Tepeyac National Park
Decreed in 1937 on reforested slopes of the Sierra de Guadalupe, including Cerro del Tepeyac, this national park was created for rest and recreation, with views toward Mexico City and the old Lake Texcoco plain.
Templo y exconvento de San Francisco
The Templo y Exconvento de San Francisco is a church and former convent located in the city of Tepeji del Río, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Former hacienda of Chichimequillas
Discalced Carmelite friars founded this hacienda around 1690 to shelter travelers on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and to farm. Its two-story stone and lime main house, finished in 1813, wraps around a central courtyard beside a chapel.
El Gogorrón National Park
Straddling San Luis Potosí and Guanajuato near Villa de Reyes, this national park offers rugged rock formations, mountain scenery and thermal springs, with camping, hiking and mountain biking.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
San Luis Potosí's cathedral anchors the city's historic center, which UNESCO lists as a component of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro World Heritage Site.
Museo del Virreinato
Set in the 18th-century former convent of the Discalced Carmelites in San Luis Potosí, the Museo del Virreinato is dedicated to Mexican art from the viceregal period.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Zacualpan de Amilpas to Pinos?
About 8 h 0 min of driving without stops, over 383 miles.
How far is Pinos from Zacualpan de Amilpas by car?
About 383 miles (616 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Do I need a permit to drive my U.S. car from Zacualpan de Amilpas to Pinos?
Yes. A temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) is required for a U.S.-registered car on this route, which is outside the zones where it can be skipped. Mexican auto insurance is required for every vehicle.
Is it safe to drive from Zacualpan de Amilpas to Pinos?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Zacualpan de Amilpas to Pinos use?
In order: MOR 17, MEX-115, MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-49 and ZAC 291. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Zacualpan de Amilpas and Pinos?
Closest to the road: Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 113, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo del Virreinato (museum, mile 320, 1 mi from the route); San Luis Potosí Cathedral (catholic cathedral, mile 320, 1 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway mile markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on September 29, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.